Dental Assistant Technician - Dentures & Implants
About The Position
Affordable Dentures & Implants in Orland Park is seeking a compassionate, skilled Dental Assistant to provide chairside support and guide patients through each stage of treatment. The role offers experience in dentures, dental implants, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and removable prosthetics, working alongside dentists and in-house dental laboratory professionals in a fast-paced, team-focused clinical environment. The Dental Assistant helps deliver a welcoming patient experience, prepares clinical spaces and materials, assists with dental and surgical procedures, documents patient information, takes radiographs where certified, and maintains infection prevention standards. The position also supports patient education, inventory, and daily office operations. Occasional travel for training and continuing education may be needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Dental Assistant and X-ray certification where required by state.
- Strong communication and patient service skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.
- Commitment to teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate patient care.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and sit for extended periods throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to work safely in a clinical environment while following OSHA and infection control protocols.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of dental assisting experience.
- Experience assisting with dentures, removable prosthetics, or dental implants.
- Experience taking denture impressions and wax bites.
- Experience assisting with oral surgery and extractions.
- Experience with prosthodontic procedures.
- Familiarity with dental practice management software and electronic patient records.
- Friendly, professional, and compassionate demeanor; detail-oriented and organized; able to manage multiple priorities; passionate about patient experiences; dependable, motivated, and eager to grow.
Responsibilities
- Deliver patient care and create a welcoming experience from check-in through treatment.
- Prepare operatories, instruments, equipment, and materials before patient appointments.
- Assist dentists with denture procedures, dental implant placement, oral surgery, extractions, and prosthetic treatments in accordance with state regulations.
- Take and assist with alginate denture impressions, select impression trays, and prepare wax bites under dentist direction.
- Assist with denture insertions, adjustments, relines, repairs, and other expanded duties where permitted by state law.
- Educate patients about treatment plans, denture options, implant procedures, post-operative care, home care instructions, and financial packages.
- Obtain and accurately document patient medical histories, treatment information, and clinical notes.
- Take dental radiographs (X-rays) in accordance with state certification requirements.
- Clean, disinfect, and sterilize instruments and operatories, maintaining infection prevention and sterilization standards.
- Monitor inventory levels and assist with ordering clinical supplies.
- Support daily office operations and maintain a clean, organized clinical environment.
- Travel occasionally for training and continuing education opportunities as needed.
- Perform additional duties to support patient care and office success.
Benefits
- Career growth and ongoing training opportunities.
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced dentists and dental laboratory professionals.
- Collaborative, team-focused work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
